Storming of the Bastille. Basitlle Day, July 14 is France's National Day.
This is singularly the most important event in the latter part of the 18th century. This event leads to the ascendancy of Napoleon, the rise of nationalism, liberalism, and of course reactions to those, such as conservatism, and the Congress of Vienna. The years from 1789-1815 are extremely violent in Europe, they end with the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo and the creation of the Congress of Vienna. This "balance of power" arrangement lasts for nearly the next fifty years. It was called the Age of Metternich. This namesake was taken from the chief architect of the Concert of Europe, Klemens von Metternich of Austria.
We're Gonna Start a Revolution
For a couple of classes we will be doing a mock revolution - minus the blood and guts, of course. For this please refer to the following two documents. When examining the Secondary Sources document, consider what sorts of ways these economic issues could better be dealt with in terms of creating a more egalitarian society.
Activity:
Reporting on the French Revolution (Major Assignment)
This is going to be the most challenging and yet the most rewarding project of the entire semester. You are about to create a newspaper written from one of three perspectives.
"Perspective"?!
Yes, nearly all newspapers have a political/economic agenda to promote within their print. The fact is that everyone has an ideology that shapes how they react to events. Often times how those events are reported will shape attitudes, or, more commonly, confirm those attitudes.
In this assignment you and two or three other students will create a newspaper about the French Revolution. There were many events that took place during that revolution. I am asking that you select five of the most important based on your own criteria, and report on them from one of three different perspectives, i.e. a Jacobin (a radical) a Girondin ( a moderate), or a monarchist (a reactionary). By itself this will present a considerable, but rewarding challenge.
Finally, you will use Pages. This is a fantastic publishing program where one can insert images of all kinds, sounds, and even video. Enjoy. This is going to take several days. The project will be due by October 22, 2008 Groupsforactivity&assignment
An example of pages using newsletter to explain elements of the assignment:
The grading rubric for the assignment. Be sure to look over this with your group members. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Do note that you are being graded in the process as well as in the final product.
Comparing primary documents: Your in class assignment (maybe for homework) is to compare the UN Human Rights Declaration with the Rights of Man document. You should find seven similarities. Be sure to state the article number, and the first few words of each one that is similar.
This is singularly the most important event in the latter part of the 18th century. This event leads to the ascendancy of Napoleon, the rise of nationalism, liberalism, and of course reactions to those, such as conservatism, and the Congress of Vienna. The years from 1789-1815 are extremely violent in Europe, they end with the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo and the creation of the Congress of Vienna. This "balance of power" arrangement lasts for nearly the next fifty years. It was called the Age of Metternich. This namesake was taken from the chief architect of the Concert of Europe, Klemens von Metternich of Austria.
We're Gonna Start a Revolution
For a couple of classes we will be doing a mock revolution - minus the blood and guts, of course. For this please refer to the following two documents. When examining the Secondary Sources document, consider what sorts of ways these economic issues could better be dealt with in terms of creating a more egalitarian society.
Activity:
Secondary Sources:
Reporting on the French Revolution (Major Assignment)
This is going to be the most challenging and yet the most rewarding project of the entire semester. You are about to create a newspaper written from one of three perspectives.
"Perspective"?!
Yes, nearly all newspapers have a political/economic agenda to promote within their print. The fact is that everyone has an ideology that shapes how they react to events. Often times how those events are reported will shape attitudes, or, more commonly, confirm those attitudes.
In this assignment you and two or three other students will create a newspaper about the French Revolution. There were many events that took place during that revolution. I am asking that you select five of the most important based on your own criteria, and report on them from one of three different perspectives, i.e. a Jacobin (a radical) a Girondin ( a moderate), or a monarchist (a reactionary). By itself this will present a considerable, but rewarding challenge.
Finally, you will use Pages. This is a fantastic publishing program where one can insert images of all kinds, sounds, and even video. Enjoy. This is going to take several days. The project will be due by October 22, 2008
Groupsforactivity&assignment
An example of pages using newsletter to explain elements of the assignment:
A short list of major events of the French Revolution including the rise of Napoleon:
A more detailed description of the Newspaper Assignment is here
The grading rubric for the assignment. Be sure to look over this with your group members. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Do note that you are being graded in the process as well as in the final product.
Notes for the French Revolution:
Part I:
Part II:
Part III:
Part IV:
Time line:
Comparing primary documents: Your in class assignment (maybe for homework) is to compare the UN Human Rights Declaration with the Rights of Man document. You should find seven similarities. Be sure to state the article number, and the first few words of each one that is similar.